About IGCS 2026
What is the overall format of the meeting?
IGCS 2026 will be held in-person October 1-3, 2026, at Montréal Convention Centre in Montréal, Canada. Pre-Congress workshops and events will take place September 30, 2026.
Will there be opportunities for virtual engagement?
IGCS understands the need for virtual education as traveling may be difficult for some of our delegates. IGCS will provide those delegates with curated education on-demand, 24-hours after the sessions have ended in-person. Please note, on-demand registration does not include live sessions. Delegates will have access on-demand for 3 months.
Does in-person registration include access to on-demand?
Yes, all in-person delegates will receive complimentary access to IGCS 2026 on-demand for 3 months.
Will there be photography or video at IGCS 2026?
Professional photography and video production will be taking place at the IGCS 2026. These images may be used on future promotional materials and publications by IGCS events. Please note that by attending the event, you are giving your consent to being recorded and for your images and recordings to be used in any future IGCS Event material and publications.
Abstracts
How do I submit an abstract and/or an abstract with a surgical film?
All abstracts and surgical films must be submitted online. Submission details can be found here.
May I present more than one abstract?
Although there is no limit to the number of submitted abstracts, each individual can be assigned as a presenter of a maximum of five (5) abstracts.
When will I find out if my submission has been accepted?
Notification of acceptance will occur in June 2026. Further instructions regarding presentation specifics will be sent at the time of the acceptance letter. Selected abstracts will be assigned as oral presentations, featured posters, and/or poster presentations.
When is the abstract submission deadline?
The deadline to submit an abstract is May 4, 2026.
There will be no extensions for submission deadlines.
Will there be a late-breaking abstract submission?
Yes, we are excited to accept abstracts that meet the late–breaking criteria of the meeting. Late-breaking abstracts are required to submit a shell with preliminary data or expected results by the regular submission deadline on May 4, 2026. Data results may be updated if your shell submission is accepted.
If my abstract is accepted, what is the presentation format?
Presenters of an oral abstract in a plenary session will be provided with instructions for the live session along with the date and time of the session(s). Abstracts may also be accepted for oral featured posters or poster presentations. Details, specifications, and instructions for each presentation type will be sent with the acceptance letters in mid-June. Individuals chosen to present surgical films will receive presentation details in mid-June as well.
If my abstract is accepted, am I required to register for the meeting?
Yes. The presenting author of an accepted abstract or film must be registered for the meeting.
Can I submit a trial in progress?
Yes. Trials in Progress abstract submissions will be accepted as poster presentations. The clinical trial ID number must be submitted with the abstract.
I submitted a Trial in Progress abstract for the IGCS 2025 Meeting in Cape Town and now I can submit new data on the same trial. Can I submit it as a new Trial in Progress abstract for the IGCS 2026 Meeting in Cape Town?
As long as the abstract represents new and unpublished data on your Trial in Progress, you can submit it for the IGCS 2026 Meeting.
Can I submit a Pragmatic Trial abstract?
Yes. Pragmatic Trial abstract submissions will be considered for featured poster or e-poster presentation. Pragmatic trials are new and innovative trials answering key clinical questions in the field of gynecologic cancer that have previously not been tested. These are trials that are open to recruitment or have been approved and are expected to open shortly.
Can I submit a case study/case report?
Case studies/case reports will NOT be considered for presentation at IGCS 2026 and will not be accepted for submission.
My project is already published elsewhere or is planned to be published before IGCS 2026 takes place. Can I still submit it?
Submitted abstracts must represent new, unpublished scientific data at the time of presentation.
Who should I contact with questions regarding abstract submission?
Questions regarding the abstract submission process should be sent to igcs_abstracts@kenes.com.
Registration
How do I register for IGCS 2026?
Registration will be opening soon. More details will be shared.
What are the registration options for IGCS 2026?
Delegates will have the opportunity to attend the meeting in-person in Montréal, Canada or watch specific recordings on-demand 24-hours after the meeting.
What if I purchase an in-person registration and need to transfer it to on-demand registration (or vice versa)?
At any time, you can change your in-person registration to on-demand at no additional charge.
If you change from on-demand to in-person, you will be charged the difference of the registration fee based on the time the change is made.
How can I pay the registration fees?
Payment of registration fees can be made by credit card or bank transfer.
Do I have to be an IGCS member to register for the conference?
No. IGCS meetings are open to both members and non-members.
By being an IGCS member, you will pay a lower registration rate and experience significant other benefits. For information on membership benefits and how to join, please visit https://igcs.org/membership/
How can I confirm my registration?
An email confirmation and payment receipt will be sent to the email address you registered with immediately after registration is completed.
Are there lower registration rates for students, trainees, and nurses?
Yes. Medical students, residents, fellows in training, and nurses receive a substantial discount. The discount is applied based on the selections made during registration. Documentation is required when selecting this registration category.
Can I register on-site?
Yes. On-site registration is available at the Convention Centre on meeting days, October 1-3, 2026.
What is included when I purchase an in-person registration ticket?
- Access to multiple halls of live scientific and educational programming
- Ability to earn CME credits
- Access to the Opening Ceremony
- Access to the Annual IGCS Business Meeting
- Access to the welcome reception
- Access to the exhibition space
- Access to the surgical film & poster area, including scheduled poster sessions
- Refreshments during breaks as indicated in the program
- The opportunity to meet and network with speakers and colleagues
- Access to IGCS 2026 On-Demand for 90 days post-meeting
- Access to the IGCS 2026 mobile app and its multitude of features including direct messaging among delegates and the ability to download e-posters.
What is included when I purchase an on-demand registration ticket?
- Access to all session recordings for 90 days post-meeting, including:
- Recording of scientific plenary sessions (abstract presentations)
- All recorded educational sessions (master sessions, surgical sessions, debates, etc.)
- Industry-sponsored symposia
- Surgical films cinema and recorded surgical session(s)
- Abstracts, including E-poster abstracts and trials in progress
- Industry-sponsored educational sessions featuring the latest research and technology
- IGCS 2026 will not be broadcast live. Sessions will be recorded and made available on-demand after the sessions. Recordings may be watched at learner’s own pace, including an increased playback speed. Learners may pause recordings and return where left off.
Montréal Convention Centre & Montréal, Canada
Where is the in-person meeting taking place?
IGCS 2026 is taking place at the Montréal Convention Centre in Montréal, Canada
1001 Place Jean-Paul Riopelle
Montreal QC H2Z
Button – https://congresmtl.com/en/
How do I get from the Airport to the Meeting Venue or Hotel?
For updated and detailed information on public transportation please visit the official website of Montréal’s International Airport here.
How do I get around Montréal?
What is there to do in Montréal?
Fall is an exciting time to visit Montréal, extend your trip and enjoy the city! Learn more here.
Invitation Letters & Visa Application
How do I apply for my Visa?
Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. We suggest you contact your local Consulate for full and official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedure that apply to you. A valid passport is required for entry into Montréal.
Where can I get a Meeting invitation letter so that I can apply for a visa?
An invitation letter is available to registered participants. Your Registration ID and email are required to receive an invitation letter. You can find the link to the visa letter portal in your registration confirmation.
Is it possible to send an official letter directly to my local Consulate?
Unfortunately, we are unable to send invitation letters directly to consulates. Invitation letters are prepared solely for individuals and are mailed directly to them.
Sponsorship Opportunities
What opportunities are available to support the meeting?
IGCS is excited to share all the opportunities available for our industry partners throughout the 2026 Annual Global Meeting. Please contact Mary Eiken, IGCS CEO at mary.eiken@igcs.org or Marieta Tseneva, Kenes Industry Liaison at mtseneva@kenes.com for a sponsorship brochure and to discuss further opportunities.